Never Say Never
Written by: Team Edcob 4 Life
Chapter 1 Are you ready?
Flashback:
Jacob, Edward, Alice and I walked up the stairs to our new school, Brookesvale Jr. High. I remember not being worried at all. It was our very first day of middle school, and I was a little overly confident. I had never expected to face the troubles of peer pressure, piles of homework, cliques, and first real crushes. But with my three best friends on my side, I managed to end my first and second year of middle school with a proud face. And, I also was able to survive my first year of high school. Thank goodness for my best friends.
End of Flashback, Real Time : September 1st, 2009
"Bella!!!" My mom hollered from downstairs, "Phone!!! It's Alice."
I ran down the wooden stairs of my southern California home and grabbed the phone from my mom.
"Hello?" I breathlessly answered.
The familiar voice of my life long best friend, Alice responded, "Hey Bella!"
"What's up?" I asked.
"Bella," she said. "I don't mean to be a burden, but what are you wearing tomorrow ?"
"Oh, I have this cute black cardigan that I'm going to pair with an orange tank and a pair of skinny jeans. Really good looking, I think! Why?"
Alice gasped. "Well, it's such a good thing that I called. Bella, I don't want my bestest friend in the whole entire world to go to school, especially on the first day, looking like a pumpkin! Can I come over to help you pick something out? Please?! Please?! " She begged.
I sighed Typical Alice. I reassured her that she could come over and help me pick out clothes for the first day of school. However, knowing Alice, she would probably pick out a complete outfit for the whole week.
"Thanks Bella! I have to go, it's dinner time and mom is making my favorite! If I come at 6:00, I can be completely prepared. Is 6:00 good for you, too?"
I checked my watch. 4:58. "Yeah."
"Alrighty then. Thanks again, Bells."
"Bye, Alice."
"See you soon. Bye" We simultaneously hung up.
I walked over to my closet and pulled out all of the clothes I had bought ahead of time for this year: 7 pairs of (I have to say) adorable jeans, 3 mini skirts, 2 plain V necks (1 black, 1 gray), 1 shirt with a "Muse" logo on it, dark blue and black striped T, and a burgundy long sleeve cotton U neck; along with 5 pairs of shoes, and various accessories.
Heading towards my bed, I grabbed my iPod, and selected shuffle, where The Fray's Never Say Never started to play.
Some things we don't talk about
Rather do without
And just hold the smile
Falling in and out of love
Ashamed and proud of
Together all the while
You can Never Say Never
………..
It wasn't even halfway done when the doorbell rang and Alice was here. I ran downstairs to find her with bags from our favorite stores Forever 21, Sephia, and a vintage store, Buffalo Exchange.
"Don't give me the eye" she begged. "But look, I bought stuff, on the bright side!"
Alice's family was considerably wealthy, they never had issues with her buying things whenever she pleased. Luckily, Alice never treated anybody bad because how much money they had compared to her. She always remained her perky, pixie - like self.
My face softened, but was still stern. "Alice, you know how all of these gifts make me feel. I don't think I can accept things."
"Well, how about I take a pair of shoes and some makeup." she suggested, while pulling a sophisticated blue-green and black plaid shirt out of one of the bags." Come on, this is just your size, and it will look great on you. Look how cute it is!!!!!!"
The deal was truly irresistible. Biting my lip I gave in. "Fine…" Alice squealed and clapped for joy. "Oh, and Alice… Thanks." I said with my hands in my pockets.
We ended up picking out a gray elbow length V neck, with black skinny jeans, gray slip on vans, and a silver locket my dad got me when I was 6. As for hair and makeup, I wore my hair in it's regular slightly curly position, and for makeup, I had a silvery shimmer eye shadow, black eyeliner, and a clear gloss. When I was done, I sure did look really good. Alice did know how to pick out an outfit. For Alice, I helped her find a mini denim skirt, a pink tank and brown cardigan that she paired with pink high heels, pink lip gloss, and her short spiky hair.
When Alice went home, I undressed, got into Pjs, rechecked I had everything ready backpack and clothing wise, then feeling relieved that I had such a great best friend, drifted off to sleep.
I woke up at 6:25 on the dot. Sun rays peeked through the purple curtains Charlie, my dad, bought me, as I yawned and stretched. I headed over to the bathroom, and turned on the shower. The steam really helped wake me up, and before that I was in a complete daze.
Thankfully, I take quick showers, so in ten minutes I was out of the shower and dressed. I blow dried my hair and did my makeup which didn't take long because Alice taught me how to do it quickly and step by step last night. Downstairs I ate a bowl of Fruit Loops and then brushed my teeth. Quick like, I checked the clock. 7:30. Edward and his mom would be waiting to pick me up in ten minutes and school started at 8:30. Wow. I was doing better on time then I thought!
I was able to flick on the TV and relax for about half a second when my mom, Renee, came into the living room followed by my dad with her camera, squealing, but worse than Alice.
"Bella!!!!!!!" she said while jumping up and down. "I can't believe you are going into sophomore year!!!!! Now, I know Esme and Edward will be here soon, but can you humor me and let me take some pictures?"
I shrugged and posed, with a smiling face. One picture she got was of me waving, another was of my profile with my backpack on in front of the house. She was about to get one of me and Charlie when Esme pulled up and headed out of the car with Edward. He sported a pair of faded jeans a white T, and a leather jacket. His hair was hair spayed in a nice messy style and when he saw me he smiled my favorite crooked smile of his and to me.
"Bella!!!! I missed you so much!!!" he exclaimed.
I nudged him, "Edward it's been two weeks since we saw each other!"
"Yeah, two weeks too long!"
"Sure Eddie," I said. "So where are we going to meet the rest of the gang?"
"At the front of the school. Near the steps."
It sounded great. All of ours' favorite spot. "Perfect."
"Anyways, look our moms are heading back over. Oh, and your dad. I'll wait for you in the car."
I smiled at Esme as she passed me by and headed to her Mercedes Benz SUV. When I got to my mom, she was getting all teary eyed. "Aw, Bells. I I still can't believe that you're growing up so fast! Ilove you so much! But I don't want to hold you up, so give me love."
I hugged Renee, and then Charlie.
"Bella, be safe. Don't talk to any boys!" Charlie protested. " Do you still have that pepper spray?"
"Yes Dad." I said.
Renee spoke up, " I love you!!!! Good luck!"
While walking away, I waved and blew a kiss. Then, hopped into Edward's car.
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When we arrived a Brookesvale High, Esme hugged and kissed Edward, which clearly embarrassed him, and then drove off.
We were able to find Jacob quickly since he was 6'3 and very muscular only at the age of 15. Alice was already with him talking up a storm about some great shoe sale. Once Jacob saw us he looked both relieved and had that big goofy grin I loved so much that told me so.
"Bella!!!!" he picked me up and spun me around. "You look great!"
The grip of his hug tightened. "Jake. Can't. Breathe." I was able to get out.
"Oh, sorry." he replied while setting me down. Alice saw me and pulled me aside as Jacob and Edward started to talk.
"I don't normally say this, but Jacob is right. You do look ah -mazing! Must be because of my great sence of fashion." She complamented.
"Aw thanks, Alice!" I said and the smirked. "And, yeah must be."
We talked about what teachers we got, and where we wanted to sit at lunch, and she told me about the shoe sale. She got a pair of brand new Converse for me for only ten bucks. It was a great sale. Before I could respond and ask her where she found the deal, the bell buzzed. Loudly.
Edward and Jacob turned to see Alice and I.
"Are you ready?" Jacob asked us.
I joked ," No."
But we continued up the stairs to school, together, like all of the years before, when we very first became friends.
Author's Note:
This is my first all human story and I hope that those of you who took the time to read it, liked it! I will have the next chapter up in a few days. This isn't a one shot!!!!!!! And please please please review! You have no idea how happy it makes me when I get a nice comment. And I have a question for thoses of you who want to continue to read this, how should Jacob ask Bella out? Where? What words will he use? ETC…. How should Bella say yes? Will she wait to decide? Review and give me ideas. Thank you so very very very much!
~ Team Edcob 4 Life